Scrub Assistant - HK - OR - FT - Shift 1

Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.

Assembles supplies and equipment required for the procedure;

Prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure;

• Performs accounting procedures in concert with the RN circulator;
• Aids with placement of sterile drapes;
• Provides instruments, medications, and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure;
• Maintains an organized sterile field;
• Ensures sterility of the field and takes corrective actions as needed;
• Prepares sterile dressings.

Cleans and prepares surgical instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination areas.

Aids with post procedure cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients.

Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification activities applicable to scrub person activities.

Maintains adequate stock, supplies, and equipment for operating rooms and procedures.

Manages the patient’s specimens according to organizational policy and procedures.

Maintains privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.

Functions in the Endoscopic (GI) area by:

• Accurately washing, disinfecting, and assembling scopes for procedures;
• Assessing functionality of scope and reporting repair or replacement needs to supervisor;
• Maintains records of endoscope usage and repair logs;
• Accurately identifying patient;
• Accurately scheduling the patient and the procedure into the computer system;
• Aids with accurate handling of specimens;
• Aids with endoscopic and diagnostic procedures.

Performs interventions necessary to ensure that the patient’s procedure is performed on the correct site, side, and level.

Flexible to schedule; performs all other related duties as assigned or requested.

Education: High School or equivalent preferred;

Experience: Previous medical experience, completion of ORT course or previous experience as an ORT preferred;

Additional Skills/Abilities: Capable of handling critical and emergency situations, pressure due to multiple demands and flexibility to handle long and irregular hours. Demonstrates basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of tissue handling.